VW Bug Sounding LS1?!?!

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Jul 11, 2004 | 03:08 AM

CaptUSA

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VW Bug Sounding LS1?!?!

Okay, I picked up my car today from the mechanic. I was so happy to get it back, I didn't even do the normal fine tooth comb bit when I got it back, just blasted back to SD w/ some good tunes for the first time in almost a month. Well, once I calmed down a bit, I noticed that whenever I'm giving it ANY throttle, I'm hearing a VW bug engine sound. It sounds like it's comming from the left side of the car.

Anybody ever hear of this before? Thanks.

Jul 11, 2004 | 03:10 AM

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Oh, and BTW.... The work I had done was a head gasket R2, and and EGR tube that was fried. Thanks again fellas.

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Jul 11, 2004 | 03:53 AM

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Sounds like an exhaust leak. Check to be sure that they tightened the header on after the gasket install.

Jul 11, 2004 | 09:29 AM

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Exhaust leak.

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Jul 11, 2004 | 12:44 PM

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Is it something I can get to myself, or am I going to have to takei it in? Thanks so far.

Jul 11, 2004 | 12:51 PM

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You can do it yourself. Check out the gasket though. If you have a bad exhaust leak it burns the gasket up. I've burned two collector gasket from the bolts loosening up. Now I use lock washers.

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